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Picked RAW for Dec 2011
Dont Say We Didnt Warn You at the new La Jolla location for Thumbprint Gallery, 920 Kline 104, 92037. opening from Dec 10 to Jan 1, 2012 is show that takes inspiration from the economic depression of the 1930’s and projects that possibility into our future by aritsts Christopher Konecki and Keemowerks. More info: Paul Ecdao 619.203.6030
Gotthelf Art Gallery Show: "Sand 'n Fire: The Wonder of Glass featuring artists Garry Cohen, Leslie Perlis, Ilanit Shalev, James Stone, and Keith Wahl alllocal Jewish artists at Gotthelf Art Gallery. 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla starting Dec 7 until March 4. More info: gallery@lfjcc.com 858.362.1154
Pop-up Holiday Boutique at Hera Hub 9710 Scranton Rd #160 in Mira Mesa, 92121 support local designers and a great cause BE WISE a local non-profit that encourages young women to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) Let’s hope they add ART to that program. More info: Felena Hanson 619.889.7852
SDVAN Annual Holiday Pot Luck Lunch and Accessory Exchange is Tue. Dec 13, 11 to 2 and you are requested to bring a dish or drink for 8 and any type of clean accessory for our free swap. 2487 Montgomery Ave. Cardiff by the Sea 92007. Please RSVP: patricia@sdvisualarts.net
We thank Julia Gill for her image "the Apple" Julia Gill ©2006 l in this column's logo design(all rights reserved) .
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Past Picks for 2010 by Louisa Garcia, Katherine Sweetman, Sheena Ghanbari, Patricia Frischer
Past PICKS for 2009 by Louisa Garcia, Katherine Sweetman and Sheena Ghanbari
PAST PICKS for 2008 by Georgia Hoopes from Jan to September and by Georgia Hoopes, Louisa Garcia, Amy Preci, and Katherine Sweetman from Oct - Dec
PAST PICKS for 2007 by Julia Gill from Jan to May and by Georgia Hoopes June to Dec
PAST PICKS for 2006 by Julie Gill
PAST PICKS for 2005 By Jeneen Ausk and Julie Gill
Picked RAW for Dec 2011
Dont Say We Didnt Warn You at the new La Jolla location for Thumbprint Gallery, 920 Kline 104, 92037. opening from Dec 10 to Jan 1, 2012 is show that takes inspiration from the economic depression of the 1930’s and projects that possibility into our future by aritsts Christopher Konecki and Keemowerks. More info: Paul Ecdao 619.203.6030
Gotthelf Art Gallery Show: "Sand 'n Fire: The Wonder of Glass featuring artists Garry Cohen, Leslie Perlis, Ilanit Shalev, James Stone, and Keith Wahl alllocal Jewish artists at Gotthelf Art Gallery. 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla starting Dec 7 until March 4. More info: gallery@lfjcc.com 858.362.1154
Pop-up Holiday Boutique at Hera Hub 9710 Scranton Rd #160 in Mira Mesa, 92121 support local designers and a great cause BE WISE a local non-profit that encourages young women to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) Let’s hope they add ART to that program. More info: Felena Hanson 619.889.7852
SDVAN Annual Holiday Pot Luck Lunch and Accessory Exchange is Tue. Dec 13, 11 to 2 and you are requested to bring a dish or drink for 8 and any type of clean accessory for our free swap. 2487 Montgomery Ave. Cardiff by the Sea 92007. Please RSVP: patricia@sdvisualarts.net
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Picked RAW for Nov 2011
Conversations on Beauty : Uniting Matter & Spirit, Creating a Whole Student, presented by Ilan-Lael Foundation is an ongoing discussion forum that examines the concept of beauty and the role it plays in shaping our society and our world. Attend on Tues, Nov 15 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at Mingei International Museum (1439 El Prado, SD 92101) The panelists are Maestro Jung Ho Pak - Orchestra Nova, John Eger, J.D. - Professor of Communications and Public Policy, SDSU, Christine Brady - Founder, Colegio La Esperanza, James Hubbell - artist, environmentalist, humanitarian with Dirk Sutro moderating. Tickets: At the Door $10. More info: Martha Ehringer 619.239.0003
Seduced by Dance is a solo show featuring the Dance Photography by Raymond Elstad opening on Friday Night Liberty, Nov 4th from 5 to 8 pm. The show will run the entire month of November at the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. There will also be dance performances by Malashock Dance, the Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater and the San Diego Ballet during the opening. Best of all they will be serving Blackberry Mojitos during the reception
Synergy Art Foundation is inviting local artists to participate in a fun and creative fundraiser called From Blanks To Beauty. All monies will benefit Synergy's Emergency Artists' Support League (SD-EASL), which has, since 2003, provided grants to numerous local visual artists in catastrophic circumstances. The exhibition/silent auction of 10 by 10 inch canvases by local artists will be held on Thurs, Nov 17 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm at The Mosaic Wine Bar, For more information or questions, please contact synergyartf@gmail.com
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Picked RAW for Oct 2011
The Art of Photography Show 2011 will open at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery on August 13 and run through October 23, 2011. Judge, Anne Lyden , is an Associate Curator at the J. Paul Getty Museum. For more information contact Steven Churchill at 619-825-5575.
Becky Guttin: We Can Work it Out at Oceanside Museum of Art has transformed the entry and will be on view Oct 1, 2011 – Jan 2, 2012 ( 704 Pier View Way , Oceanside , 92054 ) More info: 760.435.3720
Exhibit Ambush Multi-Sensory Fashion Show on Sat. Oct 22 at 7pm at 97 Horton Plaza. SD 92101 will be a total environment creation to showcase both art and fashion. More info: Antoinette L. Ransom 818.400.6308.
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Picked RAW for Sept 2011
SD Art Prize Award Recipients for 2011 are featured in Booth 11 & 12 at Art San Diego Contemporary Art Fair from Sept 1 -4. Watch for Ruben Ortiz-Torres with emerging artist Tristan Shone and Jay Johnson with emerging artist Adam Belt presented by San Diego Visual Arts Network. Special video/photo display of all 4 of the SD Art Prize recipients at the fair by Melissa Au.
We are proud to be the fiscal agents for Arts Month SD 2011 and present the SD Art Prize at Art San Diego Contemporary Art Fair as our September event. Click here for free pass.
The 6th Annual University Heights Arts Open/Taste of University Heights will fill the neighborhood with food and fun on Sunday, September 18 from Noon to 5 p.m. Sample tasty treats from a variety of restaurants and view the creative works of local artists on this self-guided tour. The UH Arts Open is free to the public. Tickets for Taste of UH are $20 in advance/$25 the day of the event. For more information check out www.uharts.org.
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Picked RAW for August 2011
New Contemporaries IV VIP Opening Reception Monday Aug 1, 6-9.
Public Reception Sat. Aug 27, 6-9. Show to Aug 31, 2011 at Alexander Salazar Fine Art 1040 7th Avenue , SD, 92101 with Mely Barragan, Adam Belt, Susannah Bielak,
Fred Briscoe, Isaias Crow, Shay Davis, Damian Gastellum, Gretchen Mercedes,
Han Nguyen, Jaime Ruiz Otis, Lee Puffer, Christopher Puzio, Cheryl Sorg
The Art of Photography Show 2011 will open at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery on August 13 and run through October 23, 2011. Judge, Anne Lyden , is an Associate Curator at the J. Paul Getty Museum. For more information contact Steven Churchill at 619-825-5575.
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Picked RAW for July 2011
Fabric-Free Fashion by Visions Art Museumis featuring an exhibit of garments and fashion accessories made of non-traditional materials. The exhibit will be on display through July 24, 2011 running Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Beth Smith at 619.546.4872 for questions.
La Jolla Fashion Film Festival Fri/Sat. July 29 & 30 th, 7:30-9:30 pm at the Museum of Contemporary Art 700 Prospect Street, La Jolla 92037, $50-$75 per night . After party at the BarFly. More info: Fred Sweet .
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Picked RAW for June 2011
SDVAN DNA of Creativity meeting will be held on Tue.June 21, 6:30 -8:30. This is a meeting not to be missed if you want to know more about this future SDVAN project.
RSVP patricia@sdvisualarts.net 760.943.0148 for agenda and driving instructions
Art of Science Learning conference on June 14-15, 2011at California Institute of Telecommunications andInformation Technology (CALIT2) at UCSD.
Art Meets Fashion Artists Exhibition at NTC Promenade until July 30 at the Mandell Weiss Gallery at Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road, Suite 108, SD 92106. More info: Jean Isaacs 619.225.1803
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Picked RAW for May 2011
Art Meets Fashion: From Abstract to Alternative, Online Competition Exhibition
April 7 to May 31, sponsored by Zhibit.org at L Street Fine Art ( 628 L Street , San Diego , 92101 - Across from the Omni Hotel) More info: Kay Colvin
AMF Mannequin Project Exhibition Friday, May 6, 5 to 8 pm until May 31. 2011, ARTS 2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 106, 92106 and Sophie’s Gallery 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 101, 92106. More info: Ariane Brittany and Denise Bonaimo 619 384 5161
Jeans 4 Justice Art Meets Fashion Exhibit in the Martha Pace Swift Gallery , May 6 to June 5, Reception, Friday, May 6, 5 to 9 pm. (Building 201, 2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 106 , 92106) More info: Jessica Johnson 858-761-2699
Art Meets Fashion Artists Exhibition at NTC Promenade Friday, May 6, 5 to 9 pm until July 30 Mandell Weiss Gallery at Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater Dance Place San Diego (2650 Truxtun Road, Suite 108, SD 92106) More info: Jean Isaacs 619.225.1803
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Picked RAW for April 2011
UCSD Open Studios show is only one day Sat. April 2 but it is a must to mark on your calendar every year. Held at UCSD, Visual Arts Facility ( Russell Lane) 9500 Gilman Road, La Jolla 92093.Check out the website just for the event. For more info: Sheena Ghanbari 858.822.7755
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San Diego Art Prize: Einar and Jamex de la Torre and Julio Orozco at Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall St, La Jolla, 92037 is the last show of these 2010 recipients. The show opens Fri, April 1 and runs until may 7. More info: Jennifer Pyun
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Art Meets Fashion at the SD International Airport, Terminal 2 Baggage Claim displays works by all 11 teams of this promotion and is on from April to September, 2011.More info: Patricia Frischer 760.943.0148
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Picked RAW for March 2011
Becky Guttin: Above us only sky opens Thu, Mar 10, 4.30 - 7pm with an artist talk at 7 pm following reception in G101 at San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery (7250 Mesa College Drive , D101, SD 92111). Show until April 13
More info: 619.388.2829
Art Meets Fashion at the SD International Airport features 6 display cases with 11 teams and begins on April 2 atTerminal 2 West, Baggage Claim, SD International Airport. More info: Patricia Frischer 760 943 0148
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Picked RAW for Feb 2011
Come support San Diego artists at ArtClash San Diego. Free with donations requested in support of Space 4 Art. Starts Feb.18.. Opening time 6:00pm. For more information contact Cara Mia Ciasulli. 619.309.8537.
Take a stroll around Balboa Park and stop by the Timken Museum for the Robert Wilson: Video Portraits exhibit. Starts Feb.25. Ends May.15. Opening times 10am-4:30pm. For more information contact Kristina Rosenberg. 619.239.5548
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Picked RAW for January 2011
Ladies First...or anyone who is interested in celebrating the career of artist John Agostini, stop in at Sophies Art Gallery. This show features fashionable women and Hollywood stars. Free to the public. Reception date Jan 7, 5-8pm. Opening days Tues-Sat 10am-5pm Sun 12am-5pm. For more info contact Wendy Morris 619.593.2205
New Work by the Art Meets Fashion team N-Gom including Teen Fashion Film footage at Agitprop ( 2837 University Ave, SD 92101) on Sat. Jan 22 from 6-9pm. More info: Katherine Sweetman 619-838-7666
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